The Arts Foundation mission is to advance artistic expression, civic participation, and equitable economic growth of our diverse community by supporting, promoting, and advocating for arts and culture in our region.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
+27.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$555K
Grant Count
55
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Arts Foundation for Tucson
Based on IRS filings
Arts Foundation for Tucson is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TUCSON, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 55 grants totaling $555K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,782,814 | $1,403,900 | $914,200 |
| Revenue | $2,069,009 | $831,060 | $780,907 |
| Expenses | $1,816,713 | $871,727 | $798,090 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $15,617 | $320 | $92 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magdalena Verdugo | President | 2.5 | — |
| Richard Mark Ysmael | Vice President | 0.75 | — |
| Marcia Nedland | Director | 0.75 | — |
| Khalill Knight Papiannou | Secretary | 0.75 | — |
| Stephanie Rosenberg | Vice President | 0.75 | — |
| Tyler Miller | Director | 0.75 | — |
| Eli Burke | Director | 0.75 | — |
| Cristal Franco | Director | — | — |
| Junior Roman | Treasurer | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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